Daily first E. coli-related lawsuit filed against Taco Bell

Dec 07, 2006

GARDEN CITYN.J. The family of an 11-year-old boy sickened with E. coli symptoms after eating three tacos at a Taco Bell restaurant in Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y. has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, charging the 5,800-unit quickservice Mexican chain with negligence. The boy ate the suspect tacos Nov. 24, was hospitalized Nov. 28 and released Nov. 29, according to a published report.

Spokesmen for Taco Bell could not immediately be reached for comment. Abou